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Does 'COVID-19 phobia' stimulate career anxiety?: Experience from a developing country
Md Shahed Mahmud1, Md Mahbubar Rahman2, Md Masud-Ul-Hasan3
1Department of Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
Heliyon
|April 19, 2021
Summary
COVID-19 phobia significantly impacts workforce career anxiety, especially in developing nations. Understanding this link is crucial for economic recovery policies and mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered widespread anxiety disorders globally.
- Developing countries face unique challenges in managing the psychological impact of the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between COVID-19 phobia and career anxiety in the workforce of a developing country.
- To understand how pandemic-related fears influence professional concerns.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collection using a structured questionnaire.
- Application of validated scales for 'COVID-19 Phobia' and career anxiety.
- Statistical analysis to determine the structural relationship between variables.
Main Results:
- Factors contributing to COVID-19 phobia substantially influence the development of career anxiety.
- A significant positive correlation was found between heightened COVID-19 fears and increased career-related stress.
- The study highlights the psychological toll of the pandemic on employment concerns.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 phobia is a significant predictor of career anxiety among the workforce.
- Findings offer insights for policymakers to develop strategies for economic and psychological recovery.
- The study underscores the need for mental health interventions addressing pandemic-specific anxieties.
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